Fidelity Bank robbery suspect commits suicide

Published: Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 4:47 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 4:47 p.m.

Lexington Police on Saturday announced the suspect who officers believe robbed the Fidelity Bank on West Second Avenue on Thursday has died of suicide.

Jonathan Scott Conley, 39, of Cornelius, was found dead at his home Friday from a self-inflicted injury, the Lexington Police Department stated in a news release.

LPD Capt. Robby Rummage said the publication of a picture of the suspect, coupled with evidence officers collected, provided direction in the investigation. Once LPD investigators identified Conley as the suspect, they asked for assistance from Cornelius Police in locating him.

According to multiple media reports, police responded to Conley’s residence on Old Cana Street when a family member called and explained Conley’s wish was to surrender to authorities. Upon arrival of police, Conley was told to come outside. Instead, Conley fatally shot himself inside the home, according to the reports.

The LPD previously informed the media that an unarmed male in his 30s entered the bank at 5:03 p.m. Thursday. He fled on foot, traveling east toward South State Street, with an undisclosed amount of money. Shortly after the robbery, investigators were unsure if a vehicle was involved in the suspect’s getaway.

No injuries were reported.

Rummage told The Dispatch on Thursday evening he couldn’t comment whether there was a dye pack attached to the money taken from the bank. The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the initial investigation.

<p>Lexington Police on Saturday announced the suspect who officers believe robbed the Fidelity Bank on West Second Avenue on Thursday has died of suicide.</p><p>Jonathan Scott Conley, 39, of Cornelius, was found dead at his home Friday from a self-inflicted injury, the Lexington Police Department stated in a news release.</p><p>LPD Capt. Robby Rummage said the publication of a picture of the suspect, coupled with evidence officers collected, provided direction in the investigation. Once LPD investigators identified Conley as the suspect, they asked for assistance from Cornelius Police in locating him.</p><p>According to multiple media reports, police responded to Conley's residence on Old Cana Street when a family member called and explained Conley's wish was to surrender to authorities. Upon arrival of police, Conley was told to come outside. Instead, Conley fatally shot himself inside the home, according to the reports.</p><p>The LPD previously informed the media that an unarmed male in his 30s entered the bank at 5:03 p.m. Thursday. He fled on foot, traveling east toward South State Street, with an undisclosed amount of money. Shortly after the robbery, investigators were unsure if a vehicle was involved in the suspect's getaway.</p><p>No injuries were reported. </p><p>Rummage told The Dispatch on Thursday evening he couldn't comment whether there was a dye pack attached to the money taken from the bank. The Davidson County Sheriff's Office assisted in the initial investigation.</p>